Paulo Coehlo My earliest years were spent on a farm. My dad was a farmer. In their own way, farmers are experts in relationships and sustainability. And so when I read a blog post last week on agriculture and creativity, penned by the renowned writer (and blogger, too!), Paulo Coelho, immediately my mind resurfaced strong [...]
February 19, 2012 By Leave a Comment
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Conversations with my dog and other non-judgemental beings
I have conversations with my dog. Others in my family talk with our dog, too. My daughter says our dog is “the heart of the family”… sort of a (family) community connector! I’m not sure what talking to your dog says about one’s state-of-mind. Maybe having a “conversation” with your dog is something done [...]
February 5, 2012 By Leave a Comment
Our Relationship: It’s not just about You and Me
Sometimes we forget that we are part of something bigger. This can happen anytime. When we are in conflict, we tend to focus on the person we are in conflict with. There is something more, though, that speaks to our relationship. Our relationship Our relationship is not only about you and me. It’s also about [...]
February 2, 2012 By 3 Comments
Be it resolved: We value our relationship over the agreement
Image courtesy of USEmbMalta on Flickr Congratulations. You resolved your differences. You settled your dispute and reached agreement on how to move forward. What happens though when something goes wrong down the road? What will pull you through, sustain you…. the strength of your relationship or the terms of agreement? Navigate from the Future Agreements [...]
December 23, 2011 By Leave a Comment
Who Are You?
Last night, I was out caroling in my neighbourhood. It was great fun. First we broke bread, i.e. sweets, and hot, spiced apple cider, at the organizer’s house. Someone brought Christmas carol song sheets. We headed out, about 20 of us, young and old. We worked the neighbourhood, looking for houses with lights on, the [...]
